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Science, Engineering & Technology

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 31mins

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Class
Date
1.

Science is the study of ____________.

a)

knowledge

b)

phenomena

c)

designed problems

d)

phenomenoms

2.

How does engineering relate to science?

a)

it doesn't

b)

it's one of its areas of study

c)

they extend our senses and abilities

3.

Engineering is the systematic practice of _______ ________ with designed solutions.

(a)  

4.

The solutions designed and built by engineers are examples of __________.

a)

technology

b)

engineering

c)

solutions

d)

science

5.

(a)   is any tool, process, or system that is designed to solve a problem.

6.

The (a)   world includes all parts of the environment that were made by people.

7.

Tools (a)   our senses and abilities.

8.

Before a solution can be solved, the problem itself ___________________.

a)

has to identify physical properties.

b)

needs to evaluate the possible solutions.

c)

must be accurately defined.

9.

Technology helps people meet _____.

a)

constraints

b)

needs

c)

solutions

10.

The bicycle is an example of (a)   .

11.

Scientific discoveries result in ___________.

a)

new kinds of technology

b)

availability

12.

Technology are electronic devices only, such as computers, cellphones, iPads...

a)

true

b)

false

13.

The basic needs for ________________ influenced the development of many technologies, and still do today.

a)

food

b)

shelter

c)

safety and warmth

d)

all of the above

14.

_______ _________ are natural materials that are used by humans, such as water, minerals, and plants.

(a)  

15.

Natural resources are taken from Earth in their (a)   form and processed to make many tools and objects.

16.

What is one positive and one negative impact of mining?

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17.

Engineers may (a)   existing technologies based on new discoveries.

18.

The development of a technology guarantees its widespread use.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

A community's ______ and _____________ __________ play a role in determining which technologies are developed and used.

a)

practical and impractical problems

b)

human and physical resources

c)

values and environmental conditions

20.

Technology can (a)   quality of life.

21.

Assistive and adaptive technology plays a very important role in helping people in their daily lives.

Type one example of this type of technology.

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22.

A hearing aid is an example of assistive and adaptive technology. What issue does it address?

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23.

How does society's needs influence the development of a technology?

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24.

Which is a form of technology?

a)

a lollipop stick

b)

a public transit system

c)

a television

d)

all of the above

25.

Another example of technology is a toothbrush.

Which of the following are important criteria for choosing the most suitable material for the bristles?

a)

the material comes in fashionable colors

b)

the material is able to support a large amount of weight

c)

the material is nontoxic

26.

What is an example of an impact the use of a natural resource has had on Earth?

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27.

How do you feel about science, engineering and technology?

a)

4

I completely understand.

b)

3

I mostly get it.

c)

2

I sort of get it.

d)

1

I do not get it.